5005 S Butts Rd
Tucson, AZ 85757
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Vesey Elementary School serves 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Vesey Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Vesey Elementary School's student population of 610 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
610 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Vesey Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Vesey Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1310 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
9%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
76%
46%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
11%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Vesey Elementary School?

610 students attend Vesey Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Vesey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Vesey Elementary School?

Vesey Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Vesey Elementary School offer ?

Vesey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Vesey Elementary School part of?

Vesey Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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